Namalata Thusi - Edition 12

From the Minister
Namalata Thusi - Edition 12, Message from the Minister
Riding wave of hope and good vibes
Michael ‘Munga’ Barry has travelled the world, riding waves professionally, making the world top 20 on the pro circuit and establishing his surf school, Godfathers of the Ocean on the Gold Coast.
Home is where the mango tree is
Gertrude Mimi has fond memories of a mango tree in the backyard when she was growing up in Napranum.
News in brief
Namalata Thusi - Edition 12, News in Brief
Women step up to boards
The boards of Australian Stock Exchange listed companies are now expected to be more representative of our communities. That's great news for women — and Queensland's Indigenous women are skilling up in readiness for their chance.
Legends of 2010
In this edition of Namalata Thusi, we profile six Indigenous Queenslanders who are making their mark in areas as diverse as sport, community service, the arts and climate change.
What's my story? Searching your past
Every year, the Department of Communities' Community and Personal Histories team receives about 1000 requests for information from families or organisations.
SOS: Cherbourg's rescue plan for youth
Earlier this year, Elders, council, community leaders, government workers and families took to Cherbourg streets, creating a sea of yellow as they called for an end to petrol sniffing.
So you want to be a police officer?
The Queensland Police Service is actively recruiting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to become law enforcers.
Sharp shootin' Susan proves world champ
Townsville's Susan Thomas has returned from the World Field Archery Championship victorious with a gold medal in her class of the Ladies Bare Bow Recurve.
Skills to build on
After a couple of decades passing a ball around the netball court, former Australian netball star Sharon Finnan is passing her sporting knowledge and experience on to school students.
Around the state
Namalata Thusi - Edition 12, Around the State
No more mango madness
Wondering how to fill in the long summer school holidays? In some of our more remote communities there will be no time for the kids to be bored — they'll be swimming, dancing, carolling and playing a variety of sports.
Dates to remember
Namalata Thusi - Edition 12, Dates to Remember